Our Ink Remover is specifically formulated to tackle ink stains on leather. If you have another type of stain, such as dye transfer from clothes, we recommend using our Leather Stain Remover to remove these stains.

What If It Doesn't Work?

Leather is treated with a protective lacquer that holds the ink stain on the surface allowing the Leather Ink Remover Kit to remove it. However, over the years, and with day to day use, this protective layer can wear off causing ink stains to become more stubborn, and the Ink Remover less successful.

Do not worry though, in these instances we recommend that instead of trying to remove the ink stain, you should cover it up. To do this, you would use the Leather Repair Touch Up Kit. The product comes in a range of colours to successfully hide ink stains and other marks on leather.

If you don’t want to do that and the product doesn’t work; we’ll give you a 100% refund.

That’s a full refund, not just for the cost of the product, but for your shipping expense too!

Suitable For:

Leather Ink Remover can be used on all different articles of leather, from furniture and car interior to clothes, shoes and handbags. It works on all colours of leather and all different grain types, always removing ink stains safely.

Important: Most modern leather surfaces have a manufactured finish which is easily cleaned. However, some leather is treated in a different way and is prone to staining. These leathers are known as Aniline & Pull-Up style leathers. If you have an ink stain on this these types of leather, you should use our Leather Degreaser to remove it.

Coverage & Shelf Life:

The Leather Ink Remover Kit contains enough product to remove multiple ink stains from leather. If the ink stain is fresh or on relatively new leather then the kit has enough ink removal liquid to remove a stain about 60cm in length. If the stain or leather is old, then you can expect the ink stain to be more stubborn, in this case the kit will remove about 30cm of ink staining.

The product will not go out of date, but will slowly evaporate if the lid is left off. Store it in a cool cupboard with the lid tightly fastened.

Before & After Photos

Before

After

This cream leather sofa had an unsightly ink line, from a ball point pen, on the arm. Using the Leather Ink Remover the ink was removed without leaving a trace and with no damage to the surface of the leather.

Before

After

The ink from a permanent marker on this red leather surface was easily tackled using the Leather Ink Remover.

Instructions

Step 1.

Never apply directly to the leather, always apply drops onto the cotton buds provided. Use the cotton bud and Ink Remover solution to dab or stroke the stain gently - do not rub hard. As soon as you see ink on the cotton bud, swap to another cotton bud to prevent ink being returned to the leather.Never re-use a cotton bud. If you see the leather colour appearing on the bud, stop and allow the leather to dry, then go back and inspect the results.

Step 2.

If there is still ink on the leather re-apply the ink remover, and then wait again and come back to inspect. After removing the initial stain there may be a residual ink 'cloud' mark, simply add some Ink Remover to a sponge and gently clean the area, then wipe away residue with a clean cloth.After completely removing the stain apply the protection cream to the surface and buff with the cloth provided to finish.

Leather Furniture Colour Change Guide

This guide will show you how to change the colour of a leather sofa. We will be changing of a small seat from a light beige colour to maroon to demonstrate the correct procedure of changing the colour of leather.

A colour change can be made from any colour to another, i.e. black to white, or white to black, with just as successful results.

The leather colourant kit used in this guide can be used to change the colour of all leather, vinyl, plastic, PVC & leather cloth car interiors.

Pictorial Guide

This photo shows a cinema seat we will be changing from beige to maroon. We did 54 seats, 54 backs & 60 arm rests, all of which are used on a daily basis in a London Cinema.

Products Required

Leather Colourant Kit - Used to change the colour of leather

Before Preparation

After Preparation

Step 1. Prep the Leather

The first step is preparing the leather ready for applications of colour. We do this to remove any waxes, oils or silicones that may be present on the leather, not removing these could cause adhesion problems. Prepping the leather also removes the manufactured finish. If the leather is very dirty, clean it first with the leather ultra clean or warm soapy water.

Do the back & sides first. A lot of furniture these days have finished splits on the back & sides and using a strong cleaner like the leather prep would strip the colour off so we won't be using it on the sides. For the sides all you need to do is wipe them down with some alcohol cleaner on a cloth. Not prepping the back and sides as thoroughly as the rest of the leather won't affect the end results, this is because the back and sides aren't really used and so come under no, or very little stress

Because the seating cushions and other areas come under more stress (wear & tear) it is more important to prepare them. To do this it is best to rub them with the leather prep and an abrasive pad, this application removes the leather finish. A good way to apply this is to place two cotton wool balls on the abrasive pad and then wet them in prep, fold the abrasive pad over the balls and then use it to rub the leather. This way applies the prep in the correct and sparing way making the product last longer.

Prepping the leather in this manner will remove any creased and cracked areas on the leather. So it not only makes the leather ready for colouring but it greatly improves its appearance. Any severe cracks can be filled using heavy filler.

The leather is correctly prepped when you start to see colour transfer from the leather onto the abrasive pad or cloth. This indicates that the finish has been removed exposing the colour beneath. Any distinctive creases in the leather may wear through quicker than other areas once colour is applied (this would only happen on a colour change job, and is just a maybe). To reduce the chance of this happening wet some fine grade sandpaper (320+) in leather prep and rub along the crease to reduce it. Then proceed to the next step.

Step 2. Wipe the leather down with Alcohol Cleaner

The previous step will have removed the manufacturers finish and any silicones that are soluble in solvents. There are however some silicones like spray on polish and waxes that aren't soluble in solvents, and so to remove these we need to use the alcohol cleaner. After using the leather prep wipe the leather down with a cloth dampened in the alcohol cleaner and for ease of use you could also spray the alcohol cleaner directly onto the leather. Now wait 30 minutes for the cleaners to evaporate.

Step 3. Apply the first layer of colourant

Shake the bottle of colourant for about 3 minutes to make sure it is well mixed. Pour a small amount onto a sponge and rub into the leather. The idea is to sponge on a thin coat of colour working it into any gaps, creases and hard to reach areas. Apply light pressure here to work the colourant into the grain. If you apply too much pressure you may get a foam of colour on the surface, this is not a problem, just wipe it away with the sponge (gently).

The image to the left shows what the leather should look like after one application of colour. DO NOT try to achieve a perfect finish with the first coat.

The colourant dries naturally or you can speed it up with a hair drier. After applying one base coat, apply two more coats of colourant in the same way as before. You can actually achieve a good finish without even spraying any colour on! However it is best to spray some on as well.

Step 4. Spray on the colourant and leather finish

Wait 30 minutes for the colourant to thoroughly dry and then proceed to spray the colourant onto theleather. Set up your spray gun or airbrush and then spray the leather at a comfortable distance, being carefull not to over apply the colour. It is best to practice a bit on a piece of paper to get the hang of spraying first. Spray the colourant on in thin layers. This avoids runs and so makes for a nicer finish.

Because the colourant we're using is water based it takes a few minutes to dry. We therefore advise you to spray one area and then dry it using a hair drier. Doing it this way reduces the chance of runs. If you do see a run, just wipe it off with a cloth or sponge and then re-spray the area.

There is no right number of coats that should be applied to the leather. Spray on one coat and dry it off, then just keep spraying on a coat at a time until all the base colour is hidden. When you are happy that sufficient colourant has been applied, the Leather Finish should be sprayed on to the leather. First apply the glossy Super-Seal, in three-five coats, this forms the base of an incredibly flexible and durable finish. The glossy appearance, if unintended, will be altered to the desired finish with the application of the Leather Finish.

After the super-seal has been given sufficient time to dry, the remaining leather finish should be applied, again using the entire contents of the bottle provided to cover the entire area in between three to five coats. Always remember to leave sufficient time for each coat to dry before applying the next.

The Finished Product

The above two images are of the seat thoroughly coloured. As standard the leather has a slight shine to it. This can be either increased using a gloss finish, matted down using a matt finish or kept the same using a satin finish. Our customer required a matt finish for this item, which is shown in the pictures below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leather Ink remover suitable for use on all of my leather items?

Yes, as long as your items are made of any of the most common types of leather including; Pigmented/Top Coat, Semi-Aniline, BiCast, Two Tone, Mottled or Antique finish leather it is suitable for removing ink from all leather items including; leather sofas, chairs, car seats & interiors, handbags, shoes and clothing.

However, if your item is made from either Aniline or Pull-Up leather, both of which are expensive but very prone to staining due to their structural properties and treatment in the tannery, you should use our Leather Degreaser to remove the ink stain.

Is Leather Ink Remover capable of removing all types of Ink stain on leather, even Permanent Marker?

Absolutely, Leather Ink Remover will tackle any type of Ink on leather including; Ball Point Pen/Biro, Fountain Pen Ink, Permanent Marker and Felt Tip Pen. As with all stains, the older it is the harder it gets to remove it, if your stain is over a couple of weeks old, it can still be removed, but may need more than one treatment to completely rid your item of the ink stain.

Will Leather Ink Remover damage my leather?

Leather Ink Remover is formulated to be a powerful and effective ink remover, while remaining as gentle as possible to the structure and finish of the leather itself. However, with over-zealous wiping/scraping with cotton buds or too liberal an application of the solution, the finish can, in some cases, start to come away. To avoid this follow all instructions carefully, and keep an eye on the leather and cotton bud while treating the stain, if you observe the colour transferring onto the cotton bud, simply stop and allow the area to dry before trying again.

In cases where accidental damage has been caused to the leather or colour, you can quickly and easily repair small areas of colour loss with the use of our Leather Repair Touch Up Kit or, for larger areas, using our Leather Colourant Kit. Using these products will allow you to repair any colour loss as a result of the ink removal process.

Can I clean and maintain my leather items as normal after treating an Ink stain with Leather Ink Remover?

Yes, after treating the ink stain, just allow the area to dry and it can be cleaned and maintained in the same manner as it was before the ink stain occurred. We recommend applying Leather Protection Cream to the area, in order to protect from future staining, a small amount is provided in the Leather Ink Remover Kit for this purpose.

It is also advised to protect the entire surface of any leather item with the Leather Protection Cream as this will guard against all types of staining and make your leather easier to clean and maintain. Our Leather Care Kit provides everything you need for this in one package and is perfect for cleaning and protecting all leather items.

Will there be any visible trace of the ink left once the stain is removed from the leather?

In the majority of cases the ink stain is completely removed and no trace is left on the leather whatsoever. In some cases, where the ink has been on the leather for a long time before being treated or if it is particularly stubborn or ingrained there can be minor traces left behind.

In this instance, you can wait for the area to dry and simply apply the Leather Ink Remover again to try and remove the remaining ink, or if the remaining stain is very faint, you also have the option of using the Leather Repair Touch Up Kit to match the surrounding colour of the leather and cover the residual ink stain. this will blend the area in with the rest of the leather and render it invisible.

Reviews

Bought this as purchased an expensive leather suite and was given a huge discount as it had a few biro marks on one of the head rests.
Thought it was worth a try before paying out for someone to come and fix it.
It worked a treat, very happy.
Will be buying the cleaner and conditioning cream to maintain the leather.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Katy

Great product

I had a 3 inch black biro mark on a saffiano leather bag, after a few applications the mark has gone completely

Yes, I recommend this product.

Jaswere

Excellent product

Cannot believe it actually worked so well.my son wrote all over my new lazyboy!! With a blue pen.
It had only been on 4 days before the product arrived. So worked we'll on new pen marks

Yes, I recommend this product.

derek

ink remover kit

Was weary at 1st ordering this as had no reviews, but highly reccomend, does what it says on box and lifts the ink easily, if like me (some muppet drop black biro on suite), buy this it does the job.